Chapter 188

“Me? Why would you want me? I’m not popular or pretty. There are lots of girls more popular than me,” deferred Cheryl.

“You aren’t suggesting that Steve doesn’t know a pretty girl when he sees one, are you?” teased Gwen.

“No! I mean he’s with you and you’re the most beautiful woman in the world, so he must know something about pretty girls. It’s just that even Steve Hammer can make a mistake. I’m just not very attractive,” replied the blushing girl as she realized that dozens of people were listening to her exchange with Gwen and Steve.

“Cheryl, would you be willing to sit between Steve and me tonight during the game, if your friends wouldn’t mind? We can discuss this at our leisure, and we can get to know you better,” suggested Gwen.

“You want me to sit with you? Sure! These guys will understand. Thanks for being so nice to me. I don’t understand it, but I really do appreciate it,” replied Cheryl as she stood and climbed down to join Gwen and Steve as the pe